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AFCON 2023: Angola coach Goncalves congratulates Nigeria after quarter-final win

AFCON 2023: Angola coach Goncalves congratulates Nigeria after quarter-final win

Angola head coach Pedro Gomcalves has congratulated Nigeria for their 1-0 win in the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Goncalves could not lead the Sable Black Antelopes into the semi-final for the first time in the country’s history as Ademola Lookman power to the Super Eagles to victory. The 47-year-old praised his Portuguese counterpart Jose Peseiro for the work he has put in...

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Osimhen unbothered by goal drought after Angola win

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Osimhen unbothered by goal drought after Angola win

Victor Osimhen has expressed delight with  Nigeria’s progress at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite his struggles to score goals in Ivory Coast. Osimhen is leading the Super Eagles’ attack in the tournament but has struggled to score goals as the West African country aim for a fourth AFCON crown. The Napoli striker has only scored a goal in five appearances for Nigeria at the...

AFCON 2023: Iwobi explains his new Super Eagles role ahead of Angola game

AFCON 2023: Iwobi explains his new Super Eagles role ahead of Angola game

Alex Iwobi said he is more involved in controlling games for Nigeria than creating chances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Fulham star has been deployed in a deep-lying role in the Super Eagles which has limited his creativity flair and thus, creation of chances for the forwards. During a press conference on Thursday ahead of the quarter-final match against Angola, Iwobi noted that...